“'Narito Kami' is a bite-sized blast of righteous indignation that tours manically through Moxiebeat’s myriad of influences. From the opening notes, the trio absolutely mangles their instruments, choking out violently bent and squealing guitar lines."
- No Echo
Listen as No Echo premieres "Narito Kami," a ripper from their upcoming Pop Sounds:
Moxiebeat is not just a band, but an Inland Empire collective of sorts that have worked to push their ethics in the form of creating local safe spaces for artists and activists, a record label (Ethospine Noise) since 2001, and music since 2013. It is a three piece noisy punk band made up of Tomas L. Acosta, Brent Aragon, and Fritz Aragon. Members of the band are also founding members of Riverside community radical space, Blood Orange Infoshop (RIP). Activities there included “art shows, running nazis out of town, harm reduction, homeless advocacy, and general activism.” Moxiebeat draws inspiration from friends, art, activism, everyday people and the greater DIY community. Given this, it’s no surprise that, when asked about the themes or lyrical/musical concepts found in Pop Sounds, the response was that it covers such topics as “death, despair, isolation, vulnerability, justice, activism, and destroying shit.”
Pop Sounds is being released October 30th on their label, Ethospine Noise, marking its 35th release. Preorder vinyl, here.
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